Why You Should Visit
Winter 2025 transforms Kobe Harborland into a glittering city of lights! From November 1 (Sat) to December 25 (Thu), the entire Harborland area will be illuminated with the theme of 'red', the symbolic color of Kobe Port Tower.
【Highlights】 ✨ Over 10 illumination spots to explore 🎄 7-meter tall ocean blue tree (umie Center Street) 🎵 Opening classical concert (Nov 1) 🎮 Mystery-solving illumination rally 🚢 Illuminated cruise ship 'Concerto' 🦋 Blue butterflies bringing happiness (Carmeni) 🎅 Santa Claus climbing the wall (Harbor Center) 🌊 Driftwood art tree (Kobe Brick Warehouse)
Each facility features unique themes and light displays, perfect for shopping, dining, and enjoying romantic winter night views. Ideal for dates and family outings!
Essentials
- location
- Kobe Harborland Area
- period
- November 1, 2025 (Sat) - December 25, 2025 (Thu)
- Time
- 施設により異なる（8:00〜24:30）
- cost
- Free viewing (food, drinks and shopping at each facility sold separately)
- access
- 5-min walk from JR Kobe Station / Direct connection to Harborland Station (Kobe Municipal Subway) / 7-min walk from Kosoku-Kobe Station
- REGISTRATION
- No reservation required / Free entry
- NOTE
- 【Illumination Hours by Facility】 ・THE KOBE CRUISE Concerto: After sunset ・umie Center Street: 16:00-24:30 (Winter Voyage theme, 7m ocean blue tree) ・umie MOSAIC (Flower Square, Sea Square, Light Square): 10:00-24:30 ・Metro Kobe: 8:00-22:00 (Shining fall lights & flying Santa) ・Harbor Center: 9:00-22:00 (5m blue tree, wall-climbing Santa) ・Promena Kobe: 17:00-24:00 (Sleek blue tree) ・Kobe Brick Warehouse: 17:00-22:00 (Driftwood art tree) ・Carmeni: 8:00-23:00 (Blue butterflies of happiness) ・DUO Kobe: 10:00-22:00 (Reindeer & Christmas tree) *Subject to cancellation/change due to weather *Please check official website for details
About the Venue
Harborland (Mosaic)
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Photography Guide
✨ Best Shots
- • Wide-angle night shots capturing both the Ferris wheel and harbor lights
- • Reflection photos from the wooden deck along the waterfront
Essentials
- Opening Hours
- Varies by shop (many restaurants stay open late into the evening)
- cost
- Free (dining and facility fees apply separately)
- Best Time
- Night (harbor and Ferris wheel illuminations reflected on the water create a dreamy scene)
- Access
- A 5-minute walk from JR Kobe Station; simply head toward the waterfront.